dietitian
noun
di·e·ti·tian
ˌdī-ə-ˈti-shən 
variants
or less commonly dietician
: a specialist in dietetics
Examples of dietitian in a Sentence
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The process of clarifying butter removes its milk solids, according to registered dietitian Caroline Thomason.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Pediatric dietitian Pegah Jalali, MS RD, recommends Earth’s Best for its ease of preparation, affordability, and convenience.
—Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
From there, a registered dietitian on our Expert Review Board reviews each article for scientific accuracy.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
What’s important to note is that dietitians and health experts recommend that the overall goal is for Americans to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables for a healthy, well-balanced diet.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
In 2022, Washington began working with a dietitian who steered her away from focusing on weight loss and toward mending her relationships with food and eating.
—Audrey Richardson and Aurora Sousanis, Detroit Free Press, 17 Mar. 2024
Osha Root Benefits Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), pharmacist, or healthcare provider.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
The grading breakdown is 15% for ownership, 10% for head coach, 9% for team travel, 9% for strength coaches, 9% for weight rooms, 9% for training staff, 9% for training rooms, 9% for the locker room, 9% for cafeteria, 6% for dietitians and 6% for treatment of families.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2024
Uses of Lactase Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian, pharmacist, or healthcare provider.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2024
Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Pediatric dietitian Pegah Jalali, MS RD, recommends Earth’s Best for its ease of preparation, affordability, and convenience.
—Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
From there, a registered dietitian on our Expert Review Board reviews each article for scientific accuracy.
—Suzanne Finkel, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
What’s important to note is that dietitians and health experts recommend that the overall goal is for Americans to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables for a healthy, well-balanced diet.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024
In 2022, Washington began working with a dietitian who steered her away from focusing on weight loss and toward mending her relationships with food and eating.
—Audrey Richardson and Aurora Sousanis, Detroit Free Press, 17 Mar. 2024
Osha Root Benefits Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN), pharmacist, or healthcare provider.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
The grading breakdown is 15% for ownership, 10% for head coach, 9% for team travel, 9% for strength coaches, 9% for weight rooms, 9% for training staff, 9% for training rooms, 9% for the locker room, 9% for cafeteria, 6% for dietitians and 6% for treatment of families.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2024
Uses of Lactase Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian, pharmacist, or healthcare provider.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
dietitian irregular from diet entry 1 + -ician
First Known Use
circa 1846, in the meaning defined above
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“Dietitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dietitian. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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dietitian
noun
di·eti·tian
variants
or dietician
ˌdī-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a specialist in dietetics
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